Title: Jelly Beans
Based off: Chapter One of Marauders, Mischief and Mayhem
Rating: K
Word Count: 681
Beta: ChronicxxInsanity
Authors Note: I've begun these ficlets because I really miss writing RemusSirius drabbles, and because there were many drabbles that people wanted more of or to know more about. This ficlet was requested by Silver Ardor Dragon.

"This is going to end badly," Remus warned his friends from where he sat on his bed. It was a lovely summer Saturday; the birds were singing, a light cool breeze was blowing through the grounds, and the sun was warm and bright in the sky. Unfortunately for Remus, however, it had rained last night, so unless he wanted to get mud on his robes he was forced to endure the company of his charming but moronic friends while he indulged in a good book.

"You say that every time," Sirius informed the werewolf, not looking at him as he spoke. His eyes and wand were trained on James, who had his wand pointed at Sirius in return. "Besides, you're always saying we need to prepare more for exams. This is preparing for exams."

"No it isn't," Remus argued. "It's engaging in a duel. There's a difference."

"It's not a duel," James argued, as he circled the dorm warily. Remus was glad he'd put away his collection of Japanese waving cats. They were fascinating, but breakable. "We've agreed to no hexes, jinxes or curses. This is practically a tea-party."

Remus suddenly imagined James and Sirius in dresses, sitting at a too-small table surrounded by dolls and plastic cups. He had to banish the image before he laughed out loud – showing amusement was not helpful when you're supposed to be disapproving of your friend's activities.

"It still doesn't count as studying," he argued. James rolled his eyes.

"Fine, Moony, you win. Now shush, we're trying to concentrate."

"On the count of three, James?" Sirius asked. James grinned and nodded.

"One," they said together. Remus suddenly remembered what happened the last time they duelled each other, and he decided it would be a good idea if he erected a shield charm between him and the infamous duo.

"Two." It's a pity Pete wasn't here, Remus thought to himself. As much as he disapproved of this, he'd like to place a bet on Sirius. Peter would choose James out of loyalty, and Remus had a feeling that the rat wouldn't win this time.

"Three."

As soon as the word was said, a blinding light erupted from the end of James' wand. At exactly the same moment, a jet of blue shot from Sirius'.

Sometimes Remus wondered if it really was wise for teachers to teach students non-verbal spells. Sure, it would be useful in the real world, especially for those like Sirius and James who wanted to become aurors. But, at the same time, it made the students more dangerous (especially students like Sirius and James, who were prone to firing spells at other people).

James ducked, and Sirius cast a hasty shield charm. At least, Remus assumed it was a shield charm; it was hard to tell when they weren't verbally saying the incantations.

Sirius flicked his wand, and behind James Pete's jar of muggle jellybeans exploded, sending the colourful sweets flying everywhere like shrapnel from a grenade. Remus ducked as they shot towards him, but all that happened was some high-pitched pinging noises as they reverberated off his shield charm.

Sirius fired another spell, this time an orange one. And all of a sudden, James wasn't there.

Remus lowered the shield charm, looking around in confusion. "What did you do, Sirius? Vanish him?"

Sirius shook his head. "It was that spell we found last week, where you turn your opponent into whatever he was touching."

Remus whistled, impressed. Obviously Sirius had managed to do it, which Remus would have thought was well beyond him. It was transfiguration far more advanced than what they'd be taught at NEWT level. "So what'd you turn him into?" he asked curiously. "And do you know how to turn him back?"

"No idea," Sirius answered. "What was he touching when I fired the spell?" Remus didn't miss the fact that he deliberately ignored the second part of the question.

"Um, his wand," Remus suggested. "But there's his wand there, and there's only one. What else was he touching?"

Sirius paled. "He was touching the jelly beans."

A/N(2): If you liked this, then I'd strongly suggest reading the original drabble, which can be found on my account. If you didn't like it, then it's probably because you didn't read the original drabble and I'd advise you to go and read it. It can be found on my account.

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